The body of the Indian Runner Duck is very unique compared to other duck breeds, and Indian Runner Ducks stand straighter and longer than the shorter stature of other ducks. Due to the Runner Duck's odd stance, they have sometimes been nicknamed "Penguin Ducks."

Adult individuals of the Indian Runner Duck breed weight anywhere from three to five pounds.

The Indian Runner Duck breed is much quieter than other duck breeds, and rarely squawks or quacks.

Raising and Caring for Rouen Ducks: Runner Ducks make an excellent breed for those interesting in raising ducks in the backyard.

Runner ducks can fed ordinary duck feed, though the feed intake of Indian Runners are slightly lower than that of other duck breeds.

Runner Ducks make an exceptional duck breed for those raising ducks for duck eggs. Indian Runners lay far more eggs than most duck breeds, with some strains bred to lay one egg per day (much like chicken layers). Also, many production strains of Runner Ducks have had their broody traits bred out of them, allowing Indian Runners to lay even more eggs on an annual basis.